Obituaries

JoAnn M. Schaumburg

JoAnn M. Schaumburg

Nov 28, 2020

JoAnn M. Schaumburg passed away on November 28, 2020 after a long battle with cancer at All Saints Assisted Living in Shakopee, Minnesota. She was born to Ira and Myrtle (Krosch) Naumann on December 13 and attended Elmore High School where she was a cheerleader, played softball and was Homecoming queen.  Her first job was at First National Bank in...

John William Daly

John William Daly

Nov 23, 2020

John Daly, age 80 of Blue Earth passed away Monday November 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Care Center. A private family Mass will be Friday November 27 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Gregory Parrot officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

John William Daly was born April 2, 1940 to William and Greta Daly in Fairmont,...

Richard R. Rochefort

Richard R. Rochefort

Nov 23, 2020

Richard Robert Rochefort, Sr., age 81 of Delavan, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. A public visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth on Friday, November 27, from 4-7pm. Another visitation will also be held at a later date in Munising, Michigan. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery...

David C Peterson

David C Peterson

Nov 18, 2020

Funeral services for David Clare Peterson, 85, of Blue Earth, MN will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Life Family Church in Blue Earth, MN.  Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, MN.  David went to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon November 18,...

Harold E. Hutchins

Harold E. Hutchins

Nov 18, 2020

Harold Erwin Hutchins was born in Wisconsin on May 30, 1923 to Merle and Hazel (Burtch) Hutchins. At the age of three, he was taken to Blue Earth, Minnesota by his aunt Lila, who was the wife of Rev. Kennedy. Harold’s mother had died. Harold attended school in Blue Earth until the age of 13. They then moved to Duluth,...

Ruth Marie Pirsig

Ruth Marie Pirsig

Nov 12, 2020

Ruth Marie Pirsig, age 92 of Elmore, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth.

A public visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home. We ask that guests wear masks and be mindful of social distancing guidelines to best...

Chuck McGrady

Chuck McGrady

Nov 10, 2020

Chuck McGrady, age 78 of Buffalo Center passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side Tuesday November 10, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday November 16 at 11am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. Mark Neumann officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be...

Mae Jean Zierke

Mae Jean Zierke

Nov 1, 2020

Mae Jean Zierke, 91 of Blue Earth, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. Funeral services will be held at Patton Funeral Home on Thursday, November 5th at 1:30pm with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Mae Jean Zierke, daughter of Carl and Alice Leach...

Harold Renkly

Harold Renkly

Oct 31, 2020

Harold Renkly, age 76, of both Blue Earth and Vista, CA, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. A celebration of life will be held from 1-4pm at Riverside Town & Country Club on Friday, December 4, 2020. 

Harold Elvin was born on April 18, 1944 in Blue Earth to Albert and Alta (Ehrich) Renkly. He attended Blue Earth schools...

Grant Boatman

Grant Boatman

Oct 30, 2020

Grant Boatman, age 86, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, after a long battle with complications from COPD and Emphysema. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions, there will be no service at this time. He will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, in Minneapolis, at...

Thomas John Alleven

Thomas John Alleven

Oct 30, 2020

Tom Alleven, age 53 of Blue Earth passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at his home. A private family Mass will be held at 10:30 Saturday November 7, 2020 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Greg Parrott officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago. Following burial, all are invited to attend a public...

Mary A. Fenske

Mary A. Fenske

Oct 28, 2020

Mary A. Fenske, age 86 of Bricelyn, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A private family graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery.

Mary was born on August 15, 1934 in Verona Township to Carl and Alice (Marquardt) Leach. She attended school in Blue Earth. Mary then worked as a switchboard operator...

Terry Classon

Terry Classon

Oct 27, 2020

Terry Lavern Classon, age 78, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with leukemia on October 27, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions and guidelines, there will be a family service held on Thursday, November 19, 2020.  Those not in attendance in person are invited to attend via live stream on the funeral...

E. Jane Olson

E. Jane Olson

Oct 27, 2020

A private family service for E. Jane Olson, 95 of Blue Earth, MN will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, MN on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at 11am with Rev. Dr. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Due to COVID guidelines, those not able to be in attendance are encouraged to...

Frederic "Frog" Ora Anderson

Frederic "Frog" Ora Anderson

Oct 26, 2020

Frederic “Frog” Anderson, age 85, of Blue Earth, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. 

Memorial services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with visitation held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Web tributes...

Dorene Lucille Campbell

Dorene Lucille Campbell

Oct 10, 2020

Mrs. Dorene Campbell, age 98, passed away on October 10, 2020 at Heartland Senior Living in Truman. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak, there will be no service at this time. Dorene will be laid to rest in the Center Chain Cemetery in the spring. Any memorials or remembrances can be mailed to: Carol Hatch, 13328 Huntington Drive, Apple Valley,...

Delos "Dooney" Schock

Delos "Dooney" Schock

Oct 7, 2020

Delos “Dooney” Schock, age 89, of Blue Earth passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 10 at 11AM at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, with Fr. Andrew Beerman officiating. A visitation will take place at Patton Funeral Home Friday, October...

Diana Reineking

Diana Reineking

Oct 6, 2020

Diana Lee (Grant) Reineking, age 82 of Winnebago passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the family will have a private graveside service at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com. Diana was born January 3, 1938 to Walter and Mathilda (Beckius) Grant in Winnebago. She...

Scott Douglas Rieffer

Scott Douglas Rieffer

Sep 30, 2020

Scott Douglas Rieffer, of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was 64 years old. A private memorial service will be held at Patton Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Jacobsen officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in rural Elmore.

Scott was born on July 20, 1956 in Wells to Henry and Irene (Frerichs) Rieffer. He attended...

LuVerne Charles Corhus

LuVerne Charles Corhus

Sep 21, 2020

LuVerne Corhus, age 88, formerly of Elmore, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN on September 21st. 2020.  Visitation will be held on Friday September 25th from 6 – 7 PM at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, MN.  Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday September 26th at 11:00 am...

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